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    Nov 14, 2026 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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    Dec 12, 2026 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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  • Mendelssohn &ย Schumannย 

    Jan 16, 2027 Saturday – 3:00 pm
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  • Bizetโ€™s Carmen in Concertย 

    Feb 13, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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    Mar 06, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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    Apr 17, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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    May 15, 2027 Saturday – 7:30 pm
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    • News November 2, 2026

      Schubert & Tchaikovsky Brings Romantic Repertoire, Haunting Lyricism & Richly Expressive Solos

      The Orchestra will take to the Mainstage at FirstOntario Concert Hall with Schubert & Tchaikovsky, a Romantic program that includes the master works of Bruch and Dvoล™รกk as well, on Saturday, Nov…

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    • News October 15, 2026

      Symphony in Space Brings You Film Scores from Star Trek, Star Wars, E.T., and much more!

      Building on the natural elements and earthly theme of its 26-27 Season, Hamilton Phil is pleased to announce a concert that looks to the stars. Bringing the excitement of outer space to FirstOntario C…

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    • News September 29, 2026

      Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces Music Director Contract Renewal

      Hamilton Philโ€™s Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the three-year renewal of James S. Kahaneโ€™s contract as Music Director to June 2030. โ€œSince his Hamilton Phil debut in 2024, James has …

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    • News September 16, 2026

      Hamilton Councillor Candidates invited to live forum

      Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and Hamilton Arts Council are bringing Hamiltonโ€™s arts and culture community into the conversation ahead of the municipal election with The Big Picture: Hamilton Arts…

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  • ๐Ÿค” Did you know Dundas and Hamilton have been a hotbed of orchestral music for over 142 years?!
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๐ŸŽถ Join Hamilton Philโ€™s duo, Cecilia Chang @violin_by_cecilia and Rebecca Morton, to hear some of our favourite pieces to play inside and outside of the concert hall from across the decades.
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Between pieces, discover fun facts about the history of the Orchestra and celebrate the rich artistic history of Dundas through music.
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๐Ÿ“… Hamilton Philโ€™s duo performs at Hamilton Public Libraryโ€™s Dundas Branch (@hamiltonlibrary) on November 7, 2026, from 2:00pm-3:00pm
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๐Ÿ”— Learn more by visiting the link in our bio
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#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    ๐Ÿค” Did you know Dundas and Hamilton have been a hotbed of orchestral music for over 142 years?! ย  ๐ŸŽถ Join Hamilton Philโ€™s duo, Cecilia Chang @violin_by_cecilia and Rebecca Morton, to hear some of our favourite pieces to play inside and outside of the concert hall from across the decades. ย  Between pieces, discover fun facts about the history of the Orchestra and celebrate the rich artistic history of Dundas through music. ย  ๐Ÿ“… Hamilton Philโ€™s duo performs at Hamilton Public Libraryโ€™s Dundas Branch (@hamiltonlibrary) on November 7, 2026, from 2:00pm-3:00pm ย  ๐Ÿ”— Learn more by visiting the link in our bio ย  #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • From goblins and gools to skeletons and queens, the Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra absolutely rocked Saturday's rehearsal!! ๐Ÿ‘ป

The Youth Orchestra brought the goolish vibes to class, and we loved to see it! ๐Ÿ™Œ 

Great job to everybody for your excellent costumes and energy! Happy Halloween from Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra! ๐ŸŽƒ 

#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    From goblins and gools to skeletons and queens, the Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra absolutely rocked Saturday's rehearsal!! ๐Ÿ‘ป The Youth Orchestra brought the goolish vibes to class, and we loved to see it! ๐Ÿ™Œ Great job to everybody for your excellent costumes and energy! Happy Halloween from Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra! ๐ŸŽƒ #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • Jean Norman Iadeluca, Principal Timpani, is Hamilton Phil.
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We are Hamilton Phil.
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Our new logo reflects our evolution as a modern orchestra and our deep connection to our Hamilton community ๐Ÿซถ Curious to learn more?
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Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets to our Mainstage Concerts and read more about our new look! ๐Ÿ†•
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From symphonic masterworks and new music to collaborations, community programs, and innovative presentations, we will continue to explore new ways to make orchestral music an integral part of cultural life in Hamilton.
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Be Here.
Be Moved.
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๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Video credit to Haft2 @haft2know ๐Ÿ“ธ Photo credit to Christopher Wahl @wahlchristopher
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#HamiltonPhil #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton

    Jean Norman Iadeluca, Principal Timpani, is Hamilton Phil. ย  We are Hamilton Phil. ย  Our new logo reflects our evolution as a modern orchestra and our deep connection to our Hamilton community ๐Ÿซถ Curious to learn more? ย  Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets to our Mainstage Concerts and read more about our new look! ๐Ÿ†• ย  From symphonic masterworks and new music to collaborations, community programs, and innovative presentations, we will continue to explore new ways to make orchestral music an integral part of cultural life in Hamilton. ย  Be Here. Be Moved. ย  ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Video credit to Haft2 @haft2know ๐Ÿ“ธ Photo credit to Christopher Wahl @wahlchristopher ย  #HamiltonPhil #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton

  • Experience Schubertโ€™s Symphony No. 8 โ€œUnfinishedโ€ and Tchaikovskyโ€™s Souvenir de Florence for strings live in Hamilton! ๐Ÿ“ข
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๐Ÿ“… On November 14, 2026 at โฐ 7:30pm, Music Director James Kahane @jamesskahane leads the Orchestra in the Mainstage Concert Schubert & Tchaikovsky, featuring ๐Ÿ Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer @rachelmercercellist
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From Bruchโ€™s Kol Nidrei to Dvoล™รกkโ€™s Silent Woods, itโ€™s an evening you donโ€™t want to miss, and itโ€™s all happening at FirstOntario Concert Hall!๐Ÿ“โœจ๏ธ @firstontarioconcerthall
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๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Get your tickets for Schubert & Tchaikovsky today using the link in our bio
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#HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    Experience Schubertโ€™s Symphony No. 8 โ€œUnfinishedโ€ and Tchaikovskyโ€™s Souvenir de Florence for strings live in Hamilton! ๐Ÿ“ข ย  ๐Ÿ“… On November 14, 2026 at โฐ 7:30pm, Music Director James Kahane @jamesskahane leads the Orchestra in the Mainstage Concert Schubert & Tchaikovsky, featuring ๐Ÿ Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer @rachelmercercellist ย  From Bruchโ€™s Kol Nidrei to Dvoล™รกkโ€™s Silent Woods, itโ€™s an evening you donโ€™t want to miss, and itโ€™s all happening at FirstOntario Concert Hall!๐Ÿ“โœจ๏ธ @firstontarioconcerthall ย  ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Get your tickets for Schubert & Tchaikovsky today using the link in our bio ย  #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • ๐ŸŽŠ We are so excited to announce the 2026-27 Recipients of the Adopt-A-School Program!

From coaching sessions, immersive rehearsal experiences, and education concerts, to language or science cross-curricular integrations, Hamilton Phil's Adopt-A-School Program brings the music to your students. ๐ŸŽถ โžก๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ 

โœจ๏ธ New this year! โœจ Our 5 Non-Performing Adopt-A-School Recipients get Hamilton Phil to perform at their school and participate in workshops!

Congratulations to our Adopt-A-School Recipients:
๐ŸŸก Lisgar Elementary School
๐ŸŸก Westmount Secondary School

Congratulations to our 5 Non-Performing Adopt-A-School Recipients:
๐Ÿ”น Adelaide Hoodless Elementary @adelaide_hwdsb
๐Ÿ”น Eastdale Elementary
๐Ÿ”น Cathy Wever Elementary
๐Ÿ”น Pauline Johnson Elementary
๐Ÿ”น Dr. J. E. Davey Elementary 

Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

Your school could apply to win next year!! โœ๏ธ

@hwdsb @hwdsb_arts #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

    ๐ŸŽŠ We are so excited to announce the 2026-27 Recipients of the Adopt-A-School Program! From coaching sessions, immersive rehearsal experiences, and education concerts, to language or science cross-curricular integrations, Hamilton Phil's Adopt-A-School Program brings the music to your students. ๐ŸŽถ โžก๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ โœจ๏ธ New this year! โœจ Our 5 Non-Performing Adopt-A-School Recipients get Hamilton Phil to perform at their school and participate in workshops! Congratulations to our Adopt-A-School Recipients: ๐ŸŸก Lisgar Elementary School ๐ŸŸก Westmount Secondary School Congratulations to our 5 Non-Performing Adopt-A-School Recipients: ๐Ÿ”น Adelaide Hoodless Elementary @adelaide_hwdsb ๐Ÿ”น Eastdale Elementary ๐Ÿ”น Cathy Wever Elementary ๐Ÿ”น Pauline Johnson Elementary ๐Ÿ”น Dr. J. E. Davey Elementary Visit the link in our bio to learn more! Your school could apply to win next year!! โœ๏ธ @hwdsb @hwdsb_arts #HamOnt #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton #DiscoverON

  • Hamilton, what an incredible experience! ๐ŸŽ‰

Conductor Evan Mitchell rocked it on Saturday at our Symphony in Space Concert! ๐ŸŽถ He lead the Orchestra on an amazing musical journey and the Orchestra delivered beautiful music, stunning solos, and nostalgic songs ๐Ÿซถ

Thanks to all who came out to our pops concert. We canโ€™t wait to see what you do next! โšก๏ธ

Did we mention, an Encore and a Standing O?! ๐Ÿ™Œ Congratulations to all! โœจ

#HamOnt #HamArts #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton

    Hamilton, what an incredible experience! ๐ŸŽ‰ Conductor Evan Mitchell rocked it on Saturday at our Symphony in Space Concert! ๐ŸŽถ He lead the Orchestra on an amazing musical journey and the Orchestra delivered beautiful music, stunning solos, and nostalgic songs ๐Ÿซถ Thanks to all who came out to our pops concert. We canโ€™t wait to see what you do next! โšก๏ธ Did we mention, an Encore and a Standing O?! ๐Ÿ™Œ Congratulations to all! โœจ #HamOnt #HamArts #HamOntMusic #HamOntEvents #ExploreHamilton

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